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CHANDLER CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS “Retaining a good Chandler AZ theft defense Attorney or criminal lawyer who defends theft charges in Chandler frequently can mean the difference between getting an Arizona theft crime conviction with harsh punishments or sentencing, or getting leniency, reduced charges or a getting a complete dismissal of your theft charges”. Chandler Theft…

Arizona Marijuana DUI Defense The passing of Medical Marijuana Prop 203 does not affect Arizona’s Drug DUI laws. The fact that you may be a qualified card holder to use Marijuana (pot, weed, grass, cannabis) does not give you immunity against the strict Arizona DUI laws. If you are stopped by the police and determined…

Article by: James Novak, Maricopa County DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney 1) You may find the Maricopa Prosecutor very professional and polite. But if you were arrested or charged with a crime, remember, their job is to convict you. That is what they get paid to do. 2) If you choose to defend yourself without…

News Article by: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney You have heard by now that after the last vote was counted Arizona voters said “yes” to Prop 203, The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, joining 14 other states in the USA. The measure approves legalizing medical marijuana (pot, weed, cannabis). Here’s brief summation of…

News Article By: James Novak, Arizona Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer Once Arizona vote counting is completed, a race is not always over. Arizona has laws that trigger an automatic recount. These situations are outlined specifically in A.R.S. 16-661 section 4. The law reads as follows: “A.R.S. 16-661. Automatic recount; requirements; exemption A. A recount…

By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer What is a Phoenix Grand Jury Indictment? Phoenix Felony criminal charges require a finding of probable cause. In some cases, probable cause is found by a grand jury. A grand jury is a group of fifteen citizens who are presented evidence by a prosecutor. The grand…

By: James Novak, Maricopa County DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Maricopa county has 37, 590 outstanding felony warrants for arrest according to local news sources. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit is going to residential and business locations trying to find convicts who have violated the terms of their probation releases. The Unit is at least partially…

News Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Arizona Fox News reported on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 that lawmakers have advised that serious consideration is being made by legislators to reduce criminal and DUI sentencing as one effort to save Arizona money, and reduce Arizona budget deficits. The cost to house just…

By: James Novak, Mesa DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Mesa Police made a 40 arrests from more that 500 outstanding domestic violence charge outstanding warrants, following a 3 day task force effort in October 2010. According to Mesa Police and Mesa news sources over 20 police agencies statewide participated in targeting those with outstanding domestic…

1) Who will be your Lawyer (For Law Firms with multiple attorneys)? And who is actually handling your case including evidence investigation, court appearances, answering questions you have, and completing the work from start to finish? Fact: Sometimes your Arizona DUI or Criminal attorney gets reassigned to another case midway through yours. Many times, work…